Episode 101: Forough Yavari In Episode 101 of the Portrait System Podcast, Nikki Closser chats with award-winning photographer Forough Yavari. Forough was born in Iran during a time of revolution and war. Her young parents encouraged Forough’s artistic education, and she went to the University of Tehran to study painting. While she was there, […]
Bonus Episode: Celebrating 100 Inspiring Episodes To celebrate the 100th episode of the Portrait System Podcast, Nikki Closser and The Portrait System team are happy to offer you these inspiring highlights from past episodes. In this blog, you’ll get just a taste of the smorgasbord of inspiration offered up in the bonus podcast, so be […]
Episode 100: Sue Bryce In this very special 100th episode of the Portrait System Podcast, Nikki Closser welcomes Sue Bryce for a conversation that celebrates this milestone for Nikki and the podcast and also explores what it means to Sue and for the SBE community. It makes Sue so proud every week to hear on […]
Clubhouse Conversation: Rodney Pedroza In the latest episode of the Portrait System Podcast: Clubhouse Edition, Kevin Conde and Ashleigh Taylor chat with portrait photographer Rodney Pedroza about how fear is an inevitable part of running your own business but that there are ways to overcome it so that you can still move forward. Rodney talks […]
Episode 99: Neon Howe In Episode 99 of the Portrait System Podcast, Nikki Closser chats with Neon Howe, who specializes in headshots and contemporary magazine-style photography in Modesto, CA. In 2014, Neon left his job as a software developer so that he could start his photography business while also consulting for the company he had […]
Episode 98: Felicia Schuette In Episode 98 of the Portrait System Podcast, Nikki Closser chats with Felicia Schuette, an architect and portrait photographer based on the Caribbean Island of Bonaire. Felicia is an accredited Portrait Masters Fellow who has won countless awards for her breathtaking maternity photos. Felicia has created a top-of-the-line luxury brand on […]
Episode 97: Nikki Closser In Episode 97 of the Portrait System Podcast, the tables are turned as Ashleigh Taylor, co-host of the Clubhouse Conversations, chats with Nikki Closser, our wonderful Portrait System Podcast host. And what a treat it is to shine the light on Nikki and hear about her passion that she provides with […]
Clubhouse Conversation: Erica Manning In the latest episode of the Portrait System Podcast: Clubhouse Edition, Kevin Conde and Ashleigh Taylor chat with Erica Manning all about the Portrait Masters Awards and Accreditation, which is currently open for submissions until Oct 15. Erica has been consistently submitting her portraits for the past several years and has […]
New Studio Tours! Sue Bryce Education and The Portrait System are pleased to present a new round of Studio Tours. In this video series, we take you around the country and around the globe for intimate looks into contemporary portrait studios belonging to members of the Sue Bryce Education community. You’ll learn tried and true […]
Episode 96: Ben Von Wong In Episode 96 of the Portrait System Podcast, Nikki Closser chats with Ben Von Wong. Ben is an activist artist based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, who has created massive campaigns for causes like the ocean, plastics, and electronic waste. His projects combine photography, videography, and interactive art installations both in […]